Etowah River near Kingston water level

Name: Etowah River near Kingston water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Etowah River, Georgia, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

3.41ft Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 549 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Etowah River near Kingston is running far below normal at 3.41 ft.

That puts it 0.96 ft below the median of 4.37 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. It is 16.59 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.01 ft (−0.60 ft).

It has risen 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.03 ft and 6.37 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.37 ft0.96 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.46 ft – 7.54 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.01 ft−0.60 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.03 ft – 6.37 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.20 ft – 8.54 ft
Highest on record: 31.00 ftDecember 11, 1919

Floating and fishing near Etowah River near Kingston

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 16.59 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft: Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20. The flood waters will begin to affect several structures near the river. The water will be up to 6 feet deep over portions of the public boat ramp parking lot on the downstream and left bank side of the bridge.
24.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20. The flood waters will approach the foundations of several structures near the river. The water will be up to 4 feet deep over portions of the public boat ramp parking lot on the downstream and left bank side of the bridge.
22.00 ft: Minor flooding continues to expand in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20. The flood waters will be 1 to 2 feet deep over portions of the public boat ramp parking lot on the downstream and left bank side of the bridge.
20.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20. The water level reaches the top of the public boat ramp on the downstream and left bank side of the bridge.
18.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20.
3.41 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	31.00 ft	December 11, 1919
2	27.70 ft	April 9, 1938
3	26.10 ft	January 9, 1946
4	25.90 ft	November 30, 1948
5	22.40 ft	January 3, 1937

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 71° 38° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 76° 42° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 77° 45° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 76° 47° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 76° 49° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 72° 49° – Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 72° 46° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:50 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min First quarter 66%

Map

Other gauges on the Etowah River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Etowah River at GA 136, near LanddrumRiver gauge, Etowah River	1.35 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	56 mi
Etowah River at GA 9, near DawsonvilleRiver gauge, Etowah River	3.52 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	50 mi
Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near MattRiver gauge, Etowah River	0.99 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	45 mi
Etowah River at CantonRiver gauge, Etowah River	1.17 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	28 mi
Etowah River at Allatoona Dam, above CartersvilleRiver gauge, Etowah River	1.20 ft	Low	±0	14 mi
Etowah River at GA 61, near CartersvilleRiver gauge, Etowah River	4.79 ft	Low	±0	9 mi
Etowah River at GA 1 Loop, near RomeRiver gauge, Etowah River	14.22 ft	Normal	+1.44 ft	8 mi
Etowah River at Coosa Valley F.g., at RomeRiver gauge, Etowah River	6.94 ft	Normal	+2.75 ft	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Two Run Creek near KingstonRiver gauge, Two Run Creek	1.16 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	5.6 mi
Oostanaula River near RomeRiver gauge, Oostanaula River	4.37 ft	Low	+0.48 ft	11 mi
Richland Creek at Old Dallas Road, near DallasRiver gauge, Richland Creek	0.91 ft	Low	±0	11 mi
Oostanaula River at US 27, at RomeRiver gauge, Oostanaula River	3.53 ft	Normal	+1.29 ft	12 mi
Armuchee Creek at Old Dalton Road, near RomeRiver gauge, Armuchee Creek	3.74 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Etowah River Allatoona Dam Tw, above CartersvilleRiver gauge, Etowah River Allatoona Dam Tw	689.88 ft	Very low	±0	15 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Etowah River near Kingston compare with last year?

It is 0.60 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.01 ft.

What is flood stage for the Etowah River near Kingston?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 16.59 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Etowah River near Kingston in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.37 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.46 ft and 7.54 ft, based on 27 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Etowah River near Kingston today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.41 ft. Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Etowah River near Kingston rising or falling?

Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.09 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Etowah River near Kingston normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02395000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.20931, -84.97875 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.41 ft	2026-10-20 07:00	Provisional
Flow	549 cfs	2026-10-20 07:00	Provisional

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